Alonso's first Chelsea match a tale of four strikers
Summary
Xabi Alonso’s first game as Chelsea manager saw the team win 6-4 against Western Sydney Wanderers, led by striker Joao Pedro who scored three goals in nine minutes. The match showed promise from young trialist Dastan Satpaev, but some players like Liam Delap struggled and may leave the club as Chelsea looks to add experienced players.Key Facts
- Chelsea won 6-4 in Xabi Alonso’s first match as manager.
- Joao Pedro scored a quick hat-trick to lead the team’s attack.
- Dastan Satpaev, a 17-year-old trialist from Kazakhstan, scored Chelsea’s first goal.
- Liam Delap, signed last season for £30 million, struggled again and may be sold.
- Chelsea is negotiating to sign experienced player Danny Welbeck from Brighton and midfielder Jordan Henderson from Brentford.
- Several young players had the chance to play since some stars were still on World Cup break.
- Alonso uses the 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on balance and team improvement.
- Satpaev is compared to Manchester City’s former striker Sergio Aguero and is highly praised by Alonso.
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